PAUL NEWMAN’S LEGENDARY V8 INDY VW BUG

April 15, 2024
A 351 Ford V8, producing over 300bhp, was wedged in behind the front seats and coupled to a five-speed ZF gearbox from a GT40 to create the ultimate sleeper.

Dropping a V8 in the back of a VW Beetle’s nothing new, but when we tell you it’s been done to a Karmann convertible owned by Hollywood legend Paul Newman, then the whole project transcends into another level of coolness.

The story begins when actor Paul Newman bought a stock red 1963 Beetle convertible, the car subsequently appearing in various VW adverts – including the one below. We’re not sure about the long white sock, short trouser and loafer look, Paul, but who knows maybe it was the height of fashion back in the late sixties… read more >

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